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BAE Systems

Appleton Marine, Inc

BAE SYSTEMS

Appleton

BAE Systems has been designing and manufacturing

Marine, Inc.

electric drive systems for 25 years and today has more than 15,000 systems in operation. The company delivers pro- pulsion and power management capability with innovative electri? cation products and solutions that advance vehicle mobility, ef? ciency and performance. Its electric drive sys- tems deliver solutions to decrease emissions, save fuel and provide a quieter mode of travel. Low emission electric hy- brid vessels, zero emission battery electric and fuel cell elec- tric powered boats are powered by BAE’s proven systems.

BAE Systems has launched its next-generation power and propulsion system for the marine market. The HybriGen

Power and Propulsion system is a ? exible solution to help operators reach zero emissions – improving electrical ef? - ciency and vessel range, increasing propulsion power, and simplifying installation. The system uses smaller and lighter ers can now accelerate their journey to zero emissions.” components for vessels, and its modular accessory power sys- BAE Systems’ electric propulsion technology supports tem (MAPS) and modular power control system (MPCS) low and zero emission applications with proven controls allow for a scalable, tailor-made solution to ? t the speci? c and components that are available in multiple system con- power and propulsion requirements of a range of vessels, ? gurations. Green City Ferries announced BAE Systems from sailboats and tugs to passenger ferries. “Our invest- will be a key supplier in providing an emission-free pro- ment in this next-generation technology will provide marine pulsion system for Beluga24–the world’s ? rst high-speed operators with cutting-edge capabilities to create clean trans- emission-free catamaran passenger ferry. BAE Systems portation,” said Steve Trichka, vice president and general power electrics will support two emission-free options – manager of Power & Propulsion Solutions at BAE Systems. battery electric for short journeys and hydrogen fuel cell “Using a modular design, we can customize our solution for long ones. Senesco Marine is installing BAE Systems’ to meet the exact needs of each customer, simplifying the HybriGen Assist parallel hybrid system on the Maine State installation and improving system reliability. The increased Ferry for all-electric propulsion capabilities, power regen- propulsion power and electrical ef? ciency mean our custom- eration, and electric boost for high power performance.